Ragen Chastain
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So this new line by Forever 21 goes up to “3X” which they’ve defined as a size 18. Forever 21 may be better than some in terms of carrying larger sizes, and they may want to “celebrate fashion for all sizes,” but let’s be clear that they aren’t even close to creating fashion for all sizes.
Read...The internet has been ablaze recently with pieces explaining why
Read...Aidy Bryant’s recent interview with The Cut is so refreshing! Aidy is crystal clear that the problem isn’t fat bodies, but rather fatphobia.
Read...Slate's new job posting for Political Editor requires candidates with a fast metabolism. This is why that phrasing is fat-shaming and discriminatory.
Read...While it's fine for child athletes to be on social media, it should be clear that what they are doing certainly isn’t necessary, or even appropriate.
Read...Keep working, keep pushing, live so that these people call you attention seeking activists every day. You are making the world better.
Read...Resolution season is almost upon us, and I find myself reflecting on one of the most commonly failed New Year’s Resolutions — weight loss.
Read...As a fat woman on the internet I know, “Don’t read the comments. Never, ever read the comments.” But this time was different and it was awesome!
Read...You’ve probably received an invitation to an online telesummit - fabulous speakers and it’s free, all you have give is your email address.
Read...People’s health and looks change over time — if you only want to be in a relationship with someone “healthy” you should probably just stay single.
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